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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.08, 937.90 and 461.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.08, 937.90 and 461.25 is: 690.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.08 : 937.90 = 461.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.08/937.90 = 461.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.08x = 937.90 × 461.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.08x = 432,606.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,606.38/626.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.98

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